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A new era for rural planning?
It has not got much press coverage yet but one of the 22 bills announced in the Queen's Speech might just be the agent of change that many rural communities crave. The snappi...
A new era for rural planning?
It has not got much press coverage yet but one of the 22 bills announced in the Queen's Speech might just be the agent of change that many rural communities crave. The snappi...
Wednesday 26th May 2010
Jobseekers encouraged to volunteer - by Jobcentre Plus!
Staff at job centres will be asked to encourage unemployed people to volunteer under a new agreement between Jobcentre Plus and Volunteering England.* ...in nearly all cases ...
Jobseekers encouraged to volunteer - by Jobcentre Plus!
Staff at job centres will be asked to encourage unemployed people to volunteer under a new agreement between Jobcentre Plus and Volunteering England.* ...in nearly all cases ...
Tuesday 18th May 2010
Villages win £400k - and will star in TV show
Six villages have each won £400,000 to revive their communities through new business ventures. Three are in the East Midlands. Taste Tideswell, Peak DistrictTaste Tides...
Villages win £400k - and will star in TV show
Six villages have each won £400,000 to revive their communities through new business ventures. Three are in the East Midlands. Taste Tideswell, Peak DistrictTaste Tides...
Monday 17th May 2010
Charities told: stay visible to politicians
Charities may be in danger of being 'forgotten' by politicians amid the political uncertainty created by a hung parliament.(Article by Matt Cartmell in PR Week 14/5/10) Institute o...
Charities told: stay visible to politicians
Charities may be in danger of being 'forgotten' by politicians amid the political uncertainty created by a hung parliament.(Article by Matt Cartmell in PR Week 14/5/10) Institute o...
Wednesday 12th May 2010
Get your voice heard by the new government
This news from NCVO may be of interest to CPRE branches, and to smaller organisations that you may be connected with.As the first coalition government for 70 years takes shape, I w...
Get your voice heard by the new government
This news from NCVO may be of interest to CPRE branches, and to smaller organisations that you may be connected with.As the first coalition government for 70 years takes shape, I w...
Monday 19th April 2010
3 main parties' manifestos for the 3rd Sector - quick guide
The Labour Party would...The Conservative Party would...The Liberal Democrat Party would... ...
3 main parties' manifestos for the 3rd Sector - quick guide
The Labour Party would...The Conservative Party would...The Liberal Democrat Party would... ...
Monday 1st March 2010
Ten ways councils can protect local services
A new report setting out 10 decisive steps that all councils should act on to protect vital frontline services in an era of tighter public finances was introduced by Communities Se...
Ten ways councils can protect local services
A new report setting out 10 decisive steps that all councils should act on to protect vital frontline services in an era of tighter public finances was introduced by Communities Se...
Friday 26th February 2010
Towpath tidy 2010
You can make a difference to your local waterwayAre you boater, a walker or a nature lover? Would you like to make an impact on your local canal or river - and make new friends alo...
Towpath tidy 2010
You can make a difference to your local waterwayAre you boater, a walker or a nature lover? Would you like to make an impact on your local canal or river - and make new friends alo...
Tuesday 23rd February 2010
Part time farming
People who want to grow their own fruit and vegetables but cannot afford to buy land are being offered the chance to become part time farmers by the National Trust under a "su...
Part time farming
People who want to grow their own fruit and vegetables but cannot afford to buy land are being offered the chance to become part time farmers by the National Trust under a "su...
Monday 22nd February 2010
Driving test 'ignores local roads'
Youngsters are being killed because they don't know how to drive safely on rural roads. Rural fatalities are linked to inexperienceThe driving test sh...
Driving test 'ignores local roads'
Youngsters are being killed because they don't know how to drive safely on rural roads. Rural fatalities are linked to inexperienceThe driving test sh...
Friday 19th February 2010
Government boost for more rural homes
North Kesteven District Council is one of 36 rural councils that will benefit from expert support to help design and plan up to 10,000 new homes, announced by Housing Minister John...
Government boost for more rural homes
North Kesteven District Council is one of 36 rural councils that will benefit from expert support to help design and plan up to 10,000 new homes, announced by Housing Minister John...
Friday 19th February 2010
National Trust FREE entry - March 20-21!
The National Trust is giving everyone in the country a bonus this spring by opening its doors for free on the weekend of 20-21 March 2010.The ‘Bonus Time' initiative, launche...
National Trust FREE entry - March 20-21!
The National Trust is giving everyone in the country a bonus this spring by opening its doors for free on the weekend of 20-21 March 2010.The ‘Bonus Time' initiative, launche...
Thursday 18th February 2010
Eyes on the skies
A special hotline has opened so that walkers can report sightings of one of the country's rarest birds, the hen harrier. The RSPB is particularly keen for p...
Eyes on the skies
A special hotline has opened so that walkers can report sightings of one of the country's rarest birds, the hen harrier. The RSPB is particularly keen for p...
Wednesday 10th February 2010
What could you do with a million ponds?
The Million Ponds Project, a collaboration between major national landowners and land managers, coordinated by the organisation Pond conservation will create an extensive network o...
What could you do with a million ponds?
The Million Ponds Project, a collaboration between major national landowners and land managers, coordinated by the organisation Pond conservation will create an extensive network o...
Thursday 4th February 2010
Miliband warns of challenge to win public support for renewables
There is still a huge amount to do to win public support for renewable energy, Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, warned this week.Speaking at the annua...
Miliband warns of challenge to win public support for renewables
There is still a huge amount to do to win public support for renewable energy, Ed Miliband, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, warned this week.Speaking at the annua...
Tuesday 26th January 2010
£40m fund for historic buildings axed by HEFCE
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has withdrawn its old and historic building fund, worth £40 million, as one of a package of measures designed to meet...
£40m fund for historic buildings axed by HEFCE
The Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) has withdrawn its old and historic building fund, worth £40 million, as one of a package of measures designed to meet...
Tuesday 26th January 2010
Regional Plan report - comments by 29 January please!
Annual monitoring report for the Regional PlanThe East Midlands Regional Assembly must prepare an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) by the end of February. This year's Annual Monitor...
Regional Plan report - comments by 29 January please!
Annual monitoring report for the Regional PlanThe East Midlands Regional Assembly must prepare an Annual Monitoring Report (AMR) by the end of February. This year's Annual Monitor...
Wednesday 20th January 2010
Understanding 'well being' in wider economic terms
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) believes that local authorities and other organisations should be making greater use of their ability to pursue policies and projects whi...
Understanding 'well being' in wider economic terms
The Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) believes that local authorities and other organisations should be making greater use of their ability to pursue policies and projects whi...
Monday 4th January 2010
No more music at events thanks to plans to charge more for music
Scores of charity shops could be forced to close because of new Government plans to charge them more to play music to customers. Lord Mandelson wants to force anyone who plays musi...
No more music at events thanks to plans to charge more for music
Scores of charity shops could be forced to close because of new Government plans to charge them more to play music to customers. Lord Mandelson wants to force anyone who plays musi...
Monday 4th January 2010
Pre-election call to action
A new agenda for rural BritainThe Rural Services Network has launched a comprehensive call to action for politicians prior to the 2010 general election.A range of recommendations a...
Pre-election call to action
A new agenda for rural BritainThe Rural Services Network has launched a comprehensive call to action for politicians prior to the 2010 general election.A range of recommendations a...
Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Report reveals worrying state of UK rivers
An Environment Agency assessment published on Tuesday 22nd September reveals that just five rivers remain 'High' status waterways - all in remote areas of Northumberl...
Report reveals worrying state of UK rivers
An Environment Agency assessment published on Tuesday 22nd September reveals that just five rivers remain 'High' status waterways - all in remote areas of Northumberl...
Thursday 10th September 2009
Swine flu - resources
There are many sources of information or advice, should your community be threatened by or affected by Swine Flu:LGE Swine Flu Guidance for HR ManagersPandemic Flu - Health Protect...
Swine flu - resources
There are many sources of information or advice, should your community be threatened by or affected by Swine Flu:LGE Swine Flu Guidance for HR ManagersPandemic Flu - Health Protect...
Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Conservation campaigners' network
English Heritage is creating a database of contacts among conservation area residents' groups, as part of its campaign on conservation areas at risk.English Heritage is adding any ...
Conservation campaigners' network
English Heritage is creating a database of contacts among conservation area residents' groups, as part of its campaign on conservation areas at risk.English Heritage is adding any ...
Thursday 27th August 2009
Joint conference for market towns & rural services
October 13 & 14 2009 sees a joint event between the Rural Services Network and Action for Market Towns - the national campaigning network for market towns.The Action for Market...
Joint conference for market towns & rural services
October 13 & 14 2009 sees a joint event between the Rural Services Network and Action for Market Towns - the national campaigning network for market towns.The Action for Market...
Thursday 9th July 2009
Government pledges to support rural communities through recession
Government pledge over rural communitiesTHE government has pledged to support rural communities through the recession. The promise came as stakeholders held a summit to discuss way...
Government pledges to support rural communities through recession
Government pledge over rural communitiesTHE government has pledged to support rural communities through the recession. The promise came as stakeholders held a summit to discuss way...
Tuesday 30th June 2009
A living working countryside?
The Matthew Taylor Review 'A Living Working Countryside' looks into how the planning system can help rural businesses and deliver more affordable homes. The Government has now resp...
A living working countryside?
The Matthew Taylor Review 'A Living Working Countryside' looks into how the planning system can help rural businesses and deliver more affordable homes. The Government has now resp...